--- product_id: 10079772 title: "Pro Co RAT2 Distortion Pedal" brand: "proco" price: "JD 145.41" currency: JOD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Proco" url: https://jordan.desertcart.com/products/10079772-pro-co-rat2-distortion-pedal store_origin: JO region: Jordan --- # 30mA low power draw Analog distortion for rich tone Compact 4.8x4.5x3.3 inch size Pro Co RAT2 Distortion Pedal **Brand:** proco **Price:** JD 145.41 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your tone, dominate the stage – RAT2 is your distortion secret weapon! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pro Co RAT2 Distortion Pedal by proco - **How much does it cost?** JD 145.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [jordan.desertcart.com](https://jordan.desertcart.com/products/10079772-pro-co-rat2-distortion-pedal) ## Best For - proco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted proco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Solo Boost Power:** Instantly kick your solos into overdrive with a seamless boost function. - β€’ **Arena-Ready Sound:** Craft iconic rhythm tones and soaring leads that fill any stage with energy. - β€’ **Proven Reliability:** Trusted by thousands with a 4.7-star rating and backed by a 2-year warranty. - β€’ **Compact & Lightweight:** Fits effortlessly on any pedalboard without weighing you down. - β€’ **Versatile Distortion Master:** From sparkly cleans to warm overdrive, nail that perfect tube amp sweet spot. ## Overview The Pro Co RAT2 Distortion Pedal delivers versatile analog distortion, perfect for achieving everything from clean tube amp sparkle to warm overdrive. Compact and energy-efficient at 30mA, it excels in arena rock rhythm and lead tones, with a boost feature for solo performance. Trusted by professionals worldwide, it boasts a 4.7-star rating and a 2-year warranty. ## Description The beauty of the RAT 2 lies in its versatility. Used as a primary distortion, it excels at arena rock rhythm tones and soaring leads. Do you have a powerful amp with too much headroom for the gig? The RAT 2 nails that sweet spot where a tube amp goes from sparkly clean to warm overdrive. Maybe you already love your amp's distortion. Use the RAT 2 as a boost for solos and get the extra kick you need.For any further queries please contact Pro Co's Technical Assistance (800) 467-2726 x1206 / Customer Service (800) 467-2726 x1123 / Quality Assurance (800) 467-2726 x2306. Review: Versatile, one-of-a-kind pedal - The ProCo Rat 2 is the quintessential distortion pedal for grungy punk rock and is still widely-used today by punks and rockers of all stripes. The Rat 2 comes in a near-indestructible steel casing with heavy-duty knobs and switch. I've been using this pedal (not this exact one, had to buy it again after selling it years back during lean times) for years without incident. The pedal itself couldn't be easier to use with a Volume knob, Distortion knob and a Filter knob. You can dial in many, many different tones (check out some Youtube review vids for audio examples) and with just a little tweaking, the tone will change drastically. The Rat 2 can achieve a nice fuzz-like distortion, warm blues, trebly-high metal tones and many others. For this reason, I really recommend spending some time with this pedal to get it dialed-in exactly how you'd like it and to familiarize yourself with its tonal range and possibilities. If you're thinking about purchasing this grunge box, a few notes: the Rat 2 does have a red LED (the original RATs did not) under the "A" so you can see when it's engaged, it is true-bypass, and most importantly, the plug for the power adapter is not the standard Boss-style plug (spacing the technical name), it's a 3.5mm (1/8" in.) plug. The power adapter plug can be an issue if you're using a daisy chain or power supply, but many of those will come with a 3.5mm adapter (most likely for this very pedal), or you can pick up an RPS-1 power supply. If you're sticking with batteries, getting to the battery case is no-tools-required, so no un-screwing four screws off the bottom of the case like a lot of other boutique models. I highly recommend picking up this pedal for its versatility and tone. My personal favorite use for the Rat 2 is tossing a Boss BD-2 in front of it and running it into my Vox AC30. Review: The best I've ever used. Period. - There a hundreds of distortion pedals on the market today. Sure, some are said to be the best at this or that, but for me the RAT is the one that does it all. And at a great price to boot. This pedal is not new to me. I've had a few of them in the past, but the RAT 2 is just a great as the older "vintage" models. Goes from a nice bit of drive that is far better than a Tube Screamer, to a near fuzztone, with some warm, smooth creamy tones in between. Remarkable. No other distortion pedal can do it as well. I've been playing for 5 decades and have had more than my share of them. But the RAT delivers. No joke. It just does it all, and well. The Filter (tone) is set up where the tone gets deeper by going clockwise rather than counter clockwise. That might thow a few folks off, but it's a little thing really. The Filter is the core of it's tone and the Distortion control is very linear in how it increases the distortion. By going higher with the Distortion control, the volume only goes up a little. That's great as making changes while playing is less of a hastle if you just lean over and bump it up a bit, the volume won't go through the roof. 100% silent switching. No hum. No buzz. And no loss or increase of your overall level when you engage the unit. Flawless comes to mind here. Easy to set up. Strong as a Tiger tank. And just flat out gives you what you want without all the fuss of 6 or 8 knobs for you to mess with. And the three that are there all glow in the dark like all the RATs of the past. Kinda cool if you ask me. If one wants a good distortion pedal that will perform without issues, get yourself a RAT. If you want to impress your friends with how much money you dumped on a "boo-teek" pedal that sits in the RAT's shadow, buy that high dollar unit and you can at least "Look Good" while you play. But your tone will still stink. Its up to you. Me? Its a no brainer. I go with the RAT.... ## Features - Used as a primary distortion, it excels at arena rock rhythm tones and soaring leads - Nails that sweet spot where a tube amp goes from sparkly clean to warm overdrive - Use the RAT 2 as a boost for solos and get the extra kick you need ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002MSQVQ | | Amperage | 30 milliamps | | Audio Output Effects | Distortion | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,577 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #4 in Guitar Distortion & Overdrive Effects | | Brand | Proco | | Brand Name | Proco | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,134 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00703272023844, 00765811580546 | | Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio | | Item Dimensions | 4.8 x 4.5 x 3.3 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.5"L x 3.3"W x 4.8"H | | Item Weight | 1.5 pounds | | Manufacturer | ProCo Sound | | Manufacturer Part Number | RAT2 | | Model Name | RAT2 | | Model Number | RT2 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 4.5"L x 3.3"W x 4.8"H | | Signal Format | Analog | | Sound Profile | Distortion | | Style | RAT2 | | UPC | 703272023844 133587593044 609722143806 765811580546 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 9 volts | | Warranty Description | 2 year limited. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Proco - **Color:** Black - **Item Weight:** 1.5 pounds - **Product Dimensions:** 4.5"L x 3.3"W x 4.8"H - **Style:** RAT2 ## Images ![Pro Co RAT2 Distortion Pedal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mKMm-k9NL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you run this at 18v? (Proco Rat)** A: As per the product description: "...9 – 18V Operation: Increased headroom and fidelity with 18V operation and less β€œsagging” as compared to older RATs...." **Q: Where is this product made?** A: For recently made Rats, the bottom of the box it came in should have a sticker saying Made in China. They're very well made and very reliable. ProCo just assembles them in China and they're shipped back to Missouri. There were US made ones for years and the only difference you have to think about is the jack for the optional external power supply is different than the US made Rat, so make sure you buy the right one. The parts are almost all the same, although the Rat has been a work in progress since the 1970s. **Q: Es para bajo?** A: Es para guitarra, pero puedes usarlo con bajo como tambiΓ©n al Big Muff ruso. **Q: What cable do you need for this?** A: Instrument and/or patch cable, depending on your pedalboard setup. Do not use cabinet /speaker cable! It runs on 9vDC with 100ma current. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Versatile, one-of-a-kind pedal *by M***. on April 26, 2011* The ProCo Rat 2 is the quintessential distortion pedal for grungy punk rock and is still widely-used today by punks and rockers of all stripes. The Rat 2 comes in a near-indestructible steel casing with heavy-duty knobs and switch. I've been using this pedal (not this exact one, had to buy it again after selling it years back during lean times) for years without incident. The pedal itself couldn't be easier to use with a Volume knob, Distortion knob and a Filter knob. You can dial in many, many different tones (check out some Youtube review vids for audio examples) and with just a little tweaking, the tone will change drastically. The Rat 2 can achieve a nice fuzz-like distortion, warm blues, trebly-high metal tones and many others. For this reason, I really recommend spending some time with this pedal to get it dialed-in exactly how you'd like it and to familiarize yourself with its tonal range and possibilities. If you're thinking about purchasing this grunge box, a few notes: the Rat 2 does have a red LED (the original RATs did not) under the "A" so you can see when it's engaged, it is true-bypass, and most importantly, the plug for the power adapter is not the standard Boss-style plug (spacing the technical name), it's a 3.5mm (1/8" in.) plug. The power adapter plug can be an issue if you're using a daisy chain or power supply, but many of those will come with a 3.5mm adapter (most likely for this very pedal), or you can pick up an RPS-1 power supply. If you're sticking with batteries, getting to the battery case is no-tools-required, so no un-screwing four screws off the bottom of the case like a lot of other boutique models. I highly recommend picking up this pedal for its versatility and tone. My personal favorite use for the Rat 2 is tossing a Boss BD-2 in front of it and running it into my Vox AC30. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best I've ever used. Period. *by D***M on November 6, 2012* There a hundreds of distortion pedals on the market today. Sure, some are said to be the best at this or that, but for me the RAT is the one that does it all. And at a great price to boot. This pedal is not new to me. I've had a few of them in the past, but the RAT 2 is just a great as the older "vintage" models. Goes from a nice bit of drive that is far better than a Tube Screamer, to a near fuzztone, with some warm, smooth creamy tones in between. Remarkable. No other distortion pedal can do it as well. I've been playing for 5 decades and have had more than my share of them. But the RAT delivers. No joke. It just does it all, and well. The Filter (tone) is set up where the tone gets deeper by going clockwise rather than counter clockwise. That might thow a few folks off, but it's a little thing really. The Filter is the core of it's tone and the Distortion control is very linear in how it increases the distortion. By going higher with the Distortion control, the volume only goes up a little. That's great as making changes while playing is less of a hastle if you just lean over and bump it up a bit, the volume won't go through the roof. 100% silent switching. No hum. No buzz. And no loss or increase of your overall level when you engage the unit. Flawless comes to mind here. Easy to set up. Strong as a Tiger tank. And just flat out gives you what you want without all the fuss of 6 or 8 knobs for you to mess with. And the three that are there all glow in the dark like all the RATs of the past. Kinda cool if you ask me. If one wants a good distortion pedal that will perform without issues, get yourself a RAT. If you want to impress your friends with how much money you dumped on a "boo-teek" pedal that sits in the RAT's shadow, buy that high dollar unit and you can at least "Look Good" while you play. But your tone will still stink. Its up to you. Me? Its a no brainer. I go with the RAT.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My go-to distortion... *by O***T on October 25, 2011* I've owned over 3 dozen dirt boxes over the years, and I just love the Rat. It makes my tube halfstack sing, and my practice amp sound like a big amp. Its great as a stand alone distortion, running on a clean amp. It can get everything from that perfect bluesy grit to roaring sludge (just max out the distortion and use your neck pickup on an LP to sound EXACTLY like King Buzzo of the Melvins) and everything inbetween. It can also be used to boost an overdriven amp into better sounding territory. Case in point, my buddy has an old Peavy stack from the 70's in his garage. Its a solid state head on top of a vertical cab of two 14" speakers. On its own, you can use the gain and distortion knobs present on the amp to get a decent sound, but with his Les Paul it still sounded oddly dark. We put the Rat in front of it and with some fiddling got that perfect AC/DC style overdrive out of it. I think the main reason I love the Rat so much is not only the great tone and its sheer indestructability, but the filter knob. Normal tone knobs allow you to focus more on bass or treble, but usually if you boost one, you cut the other. The filter is more of a high end roll off, you can darken or brighten your tone accordingly, but when you DO go brighter, you still have the same bottom end. It doesn't CUT the bass out. So even with a more treble heavy sound, you still have a fuller rounder tone, it doesn't thin out so much. Its really an excellent pedal. I've heard that some claim you have to get an older one with the LM308 chip to really get "the sound" but that's a myth. Look on a few guitar forums or on youtube for plenty of tests and testimony showing the fact that the new ones do indeed sound the same as the old ones. A Rat is a Rat, whether they're coming from China or the USA. p.s. Mine is from 2010 and the face still glows in the dark. So I dunno what that other guy was complaining about. ## Frequently Bought Together - Pro Co RAT2 Distortion Pedal - JOYO DC 9V Guitar Pedal Power Supply (800mA -1A) AC Wall Charger Adapter with 4 Way Daisy Chain Pedal Cables (8.8 FT), Compatible for Most Effect Pedals (Tip Negative) - MXR Patch Cable 6 in|15 cm - 3 Pack (3PDCP06) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://jordan.desertcart.com/products/10079772-pro-co-rat2-distortion-pedal](https://jordan.desertcart.com/products/10079772-pro-co-rat2-distortion-pedal) --- *Product available on Desertcart Jordan* *Store origin: JO* *Last updated: 2026-10-20*